Minimum Requirements for Safety

Kansas City Code ch. 56, art. II, div. 3, subpt. VIII

in effect

Kansas City Code § 56-251 Dwelling prohibited in certain locations.

Sec. 56-251. - Dwelling prohibited in certain locations. A dwelling shall not be located within a building or structure containing any establishment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.49; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-252 Cooking and heating equipment and facilities.

Sec. 56-252. - Cooking and heating equipment and facilities. All cooking and heating equipment, components and accessories in every heating, cooking and water-heating device shall be maintained free from leaks and obstructions and kept functioning properly so as to be free from fire, health and accident hazards. All installments and repairs shall be made in an approved manner. Portable cooking equipment employing a flame is prohibited. Cooking facilities shall not be permitted in any rooming unit. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.50; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-253 Storage of flammable or combustible materials.

Sec. 56-253. - Storage of flammable or combustible materials. Flammable or combustible materials of all types shall be stored safely and shall not be stored in the vicinity of open heaters, kitchen ranges, furnaces or boilers or in the stairways or exitways. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.51; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-254 Storage of explosive material.

Sec. 56-254. - Storage of explosive material. No explosive material shall be stored or located so as to put in jeopardy either persons or property. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.52; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-255 Fire or arson hazards.

Sec. 56-255. - Fire or arson hazards. Every dwelling or dwelling unit, whether vacant or occupied, including any common areas, shall be maintained to prevent a condition which poses a fire hazard or presents a target for arson. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.53; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-256 Obstruction of exits.

Sec. 56-256. - Obstruction of exits. There shall be no obstruction to or of fire escapes, ladders which may be used as escapes, stairways, aisles, exits, doors, windows, passageways or halls, likely in the event of fire to interfere with the operations of the fire department or of the safety and ready egress of occupants. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.54; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH56PRMACO_ARTIIREPR_DIV3MIENOCSPRE_SDVIIIMIRESAFetched: 10/28/2026